2010
| Author | Wallace, Gail |
|---|---|
| Date | 2010 |
| Source/Publisher | Indigenous Law Centre, University of New South Wales |
| Link(s) | http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/ILB/2010/3.html |
| Subjects | Courts and sentencing |
The Nowra Circle Sentencing Court was established in 2002 and has had numerous successes during its operation. This court sits within the traditional court system and has a Magistrate hand down final sentences. However this process is distinct from conventional practices as it requires the Magistrate to hand over proceedings to the elders who recommend the sentence to the Magistrate after discussions about the offender’s background, the crime and the impact on the victim as well as broader issues. The author uses their own personal experience to outline failing by the traditional system that are overcome by Circle sentencing, and discusses the benefits of the cultural relevance this court holds.
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